The top performing young managers in 2018

The 42-year-old
Argentinian replaced the highly successful Ramon Diaz as the River Plate coach
in 2014. Gallardo often referred to as the ‘Napoleon’ has been the reason for
River Plate’s run of success. Possessing a profound knowledge and understanding
of the game, Gallardo, a devoted admirer of Marcelo Bielsa has lived up to his
nick name.

Gallardo managed an
unbeaten streak of 32 games, the club’s all time high. His style of play and
attacking minded football has been lauded by many critics and pundits. His
4-1-4-1 or his 4-4-2 strategy with 2 deep lying midfielders has been impressive
to watch all season.

Sergio Conceicao–

The current Porto
caretaker has been instrumental for the club’s success this season. After four
long trophy-less seasons, Conceicao returned to its former glory days by
capturing the Primeira League. The attacking minded football played by Porto
all season has been from the brains of Sergio Conceicao.

A brilliant game of possession-based
football accumulated with the attacking full backs and with the experienced
Iker Casillas between the posts, Porto has regained its former glory with
Conceicao. With excellent progression made in this year’s Champions League,
Porto can indeed see a repeat of 2004.

Eddie Howe–

Standing out as a
manager in the Premier league requires an insurmountable amount of brilliance.
Eddie Howe is the man behind Bournemouth’s success in England. Slowly climbing
the table, Bournemouth has done well under the guidance of Howe.

Favouring a possession
based tactic with high pressing all over the field, Howe has done well to keep
Bournemouth within the grasp of the top ten in the league. Forwards Josh King
and Callum Wilson have benefitted from the managerial strategies. The defense
has been strengthened with the addition of Nathan Ake. Despite, limited
resources, Howe has done well to keep Bournemouth in contention of a top ten
finish.

Mark Van Bommel–

The former Barcelona
and Netherlands midfielder turned coach has made PSV into a formidable force in
Europe. Bringing his robust on field nature into PSV Eindhoven, Van Bommel has
propelled PSV to the top of the league. His impactful 4-3-3 has benefitted
Hirving Lozano and Luuk De Jong more than anyone. With the team already netting
60 goals while conceding only 8, PSV are on another level, under Van Bommel.

PSV has successfully
held off rivals Ajax with a dominant 3-0 win and now sit at the top of the
table. With such effective and tactical football, PSV have the dexterity to win
the Eredivise and go far in the Champions League.

Simeone Inzaghi–

The manager of Lazio
has lived up to his name in his stint as the manager of the club. In a tough
Serie A, Lazio have held off the advances of other Italian clubs to sit in the
4th position in the table. This success has been largely due to the
mastermind of Simeone Inzaghi.

With the experienced
Ciro Immobile leading the attack, Lazio has been truly impressive under
Inzaghi. With the dynamic S M Savic in the heart of the midfield and Joaquin
Correa supporting the forward, the Lazio team has evolved under Inzaghi.

Julian Nagelsmann– The 31-year-old
Nagelsmann has been widely regarded as the best young mind in football.
Currently managing Hoffenheim, Julian has led his young team to a Champions
League spot this season.

Idolizing an attacking
style of play, the German is truly on the helm of becoming one of the greats.
Soon to be RP Leipzig’s coach in the coming season, Nagelsmann will be sure to
showcase his excellence to the world.